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MAPPED: Locations of the new animal-themed Banksy art - is there one near you?
Banksy has unveiled nine new animal-themed pieces of art across London recently. The elusive British street artist has been posting artwork to his Instagram at around 1pm every day since last Monday (August 5). The designs have included everything
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Newlyweds win dream £5m Omaze home near picturesque park
A newlywed couple have won the keys to a luxury house in Victoria Park worth more than £5 million. Hillary McManus, 30, and her husband Franco, 34, discovered they were the winners of the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw earlier this month
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James Corden issues important filming update on Gavin and Stacey final episode
James Corden has given a filming update on the final episode of sitcom Gavin & Stacey. It was revealed in May the series would return for one last time on Christmas Day 2024. The programme, which aired between 2007 and 2010, returned in 2019
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Expert reveals pension trick that could earn you £665 a year and stop HMRC tax
A finance expert has explained how you could avoid paying tax and boost your pension by hundreds of pounds a year. People about to claim their state pension may find themselves suddenly paying a large amount of tax thanks to the personal allowance
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Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK again this week, according to the Met Office. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several
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Shrimpers unlikely to complete deal for midfielder Pedder
RAFFERTY Pedder seems unlikely to sign for Southend United, Echosport understands. Pedder had been on trial with the Shrimpers during pre-season and featured in friendlies against both Gillingham and Ballyfermot United. Blues opted to offer
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In photos: Popular Essex farm park unveils new 'secret' beach and splash pool
A POPULAR farm park has unveiled a hidden “beach”... eight miles from the nearest coast in Southend. Marsh Farm, owned by James Sinclair who also owns Rossi’s Ice Cream parlours in Southend and Westcliff, revealed a purpose-built beach and splash
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Inside popular south Essex pub with new look after major four-week revamp
A much-loved Hadleigh pub is welcoming pub-goers back after an extensive and modern refurbishment. The Castle Pub, in High Street, Hadleigh, has re-opened after a four-week closure. Boasting a brighter, new modern look, the renovation has seen
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Visitors hoping to explore concrete wreck off Southend coast issued warning
VISITORS hoping to explore the Mulberry Harbour have been urged not to try to access the concrete wreck. HM Coastguard Southend has shared a number of explicit warnings of the risks of visiting the site off Thorpe Bay. It lies partially sunk
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Olympic star Max Whitlock sets sights on helping next generation of gymnasts
MAX Whitlock wants to help develop the next generation of gymnasts after bidding farewell to the sport. The three-time Olympic gold medallist retired after his fourth-placed finish on the pommel horse at the Paris Olympics. And the 31-year-old
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Serious crash: Major Essex road closed both ways as police on scene
POLICE are on the scene of a serious crash on a key road in Essex as drivers are urged to find an alternative route. Officers were called to the A132 Burnham Road, in South Woodham Ferrers, shortly before 4pm today, following a crash involving
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Inquest hears how Essex mother's death was 'avoidable' and due to 'neglect'
THE death of a mother who died after giving birth at Broomfield Hospital could have been “avoidable and contributed to by neglect”, a coroner said. Laura-Jane Seaman, 36, died at the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust’s Broomfield Hospital, in Chelmsford
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MP joins fight against '160-foot mega pylons' towering over parts of Basildon
A newly elected MP has joined a fight against “160-foot mega pylons” that are part of a huge National Grid project to run power cables through the county. National Grid is proposing to build approximately 184km of new electricity cables from Norwich
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Passengers rushed off south Essex bus after branch crash shatters front windows
Passengers on a bus from Southend were left horrified after the vehicle crashed into a tree branch smashing the top windows. The crash, which happened on the First Bus number 20 around 12.05pm today in The Chase, Rayleigh, smashed a side window
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Body recovered from lake in search for missing 16-year-old boy from Essex
Police searching for a 16-year-old boy from Essex who got into difficulty while swimming in a lake on the hottest day of the year so far have found a body. Cambridgeshire Police said they were called by the ambulance service at 5.26pm on Monday
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Coker aims to build on draw with 'more settled' Shrimpers
OLI Coker is loving the the new level of positivity at Southend United. Close to 8,000 fans were at Roots Hall to watch Blues draw 1-1 with York City on Saturday in the club’s first match since the consortium officially took control. And Coker
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Council issues warning over inflatable fun park event advertised in Southend
A warning has been issued to residents over an unapproved event which was being advertised in Southend. Posts shared on social media claimed an event advertised as 'The Big Jump - Inflatable Park' was due to take place between August 15 and September
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Cricket round up: Hadleigh draw but Billericay secure another win
BILLERICAY stayed second in Essex League Division One with a seven wicket win against Springfield. Springfield opted to bat first and scored 206/8 with Ross Poulton (4/63) the pick of Billericay’s bowlers. In reply, Grant Roelofsen hit a quickfire
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More than 700 homes and Lidl planned for south Essex town as developers eye up sites
More than 700 new homes could be built across a south Essex town, as developers eye up a number of sites in the area and proposals are being drawn up. Gleeson Land Limited is planning on building up to 250 dwellings off Laindon Road Billericay,
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Possible new Banksy artwork spotted on wall in Essex border town
A potential new Banksy artwork has been spotted in Gidea Park featuring three ostriches. The street art - which many residents have said might belong to anonymous artist Banksy - has been sighted on the corner of Crossways after being spray painted
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Man struck over head with glass bottle in shocking attack at south Essex pub
POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses after a man was struck over the head with a glass bottle during a shocking pub attack. Officers were called to the Four Seasons Pub, in Victoria Road, Laindon, at around 10pm on last Friday (August 2).
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Bland looking to help get Bowers up and running tonight
JACOB Bland is looking to get Bowers & Pitsea's season up and running tonight. Bowers began life back in the Isthmian Premier Division with a 2-1 defeat at Hendon on Saturday. But Bland is now eager to bounce back at the Len Salmon Stadium
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Five crews tackle 15 separate grass fires set deliberately along c2c rail line
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to tackle 15 separate grass fires which were set deliberately along the c2c line in south Essex. Four crews were called to Mucking Wharf Road in Stanford-le-Hope at 3.30pm yesterday to reports of a fire at a property. A
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Urgent police search for missing Essex boy, 16, who was swimming at lake
Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy from Essex who is believed to have got into difficulty while swimming in a lake. Cambridgeshire Police said it was called by the ambulance service at 5.26pm on Monday reporting concerns for a teenager
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Billericay defender Davis aims to build on opening day victory
BILLERICAY Town will be looking to build on their opening day win when they head to Chatham Town tonight. Billericay kicked off their Isthmian Premier Division campaign with a 3-0 win against Whitehawk on Saturday. But defender Tommy Davis
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Incredible pictures show Northern Lights in the skies above south Essex
THE Northern Lights have put on a show for stargazers in south Essex over the last few nights. The Aurora Borealis was visible in parts of the UK on Sunday and Monday night in what was described as “one of the most spectacular displays in the night
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'Despicable' south Essex paedophile convicted for multiple child sexual offences
A "despicable" paedophile has been found guilty of more than a dozen sexual offences against a child. John Darby, 66, of Thames Road, Grays, was convicted following a trial at Basildon Crown Court on August 9. In 2017, Essex Police received
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Have your say and help shape the future of transport in Essex
Essex residents, businesses and visitors are being given a first opportunity to help shape an upcoming strategy guiding the future of transport in the county. Essex County Council has launched a public consultation on its Essex Transport Strategy
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'Totally devastated' - Popular south Essex pie and mash hut destroyed in fire
A business owner has been left “totally devastated” after her prized pie and mash shop went up in flames leaving her “with nothing.” East-Enders Pie and Mash, a hut behind the Duke Pub in Wickford High Street, suffered a devastating fire around
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Mum 'speechless' at south Essex support as back braces fundraiser for twins hits £5k
The mum of twins suffering with a complex and life-limiting spinal disorder has thanked the community for its incredible support as they hit a £5,000 fundraising milestone. Jenna Whyman, mum to three-year-olds Rafferty and Siddy, has been left
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Fears landlords are 'avoiding Southend' over 'difficult increasing costs'
LANDLORDS are considering quitting Southend as it is “becoming so difficult” to keep up with costs, it has been claimed. Southend Council charges landlords £808 for a licence as part of a scheme aimed at improving the quality of homes for renters
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Iconic RAF aircraft set to grace skies in Southend 'mini airshow' this weekend
SOUTHEND is set for another spectacular "mini airshow" as a host of historic aircraft - including a Second World War bomber - grace the skies using the city’s airport as a base. The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster bomber
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Gutted family ‘outbid’ by south Essex council on 'forever home' for disabled daughter
A FAMILY has been left devastated after being out bid on a former care home they hoped to transform into a “forever home” for their disabled daughter. Greg Treadwell and his wife, Sarah Treadwell, from Hadleigh, attempted to buy the former Abbeyfield
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'Car club' to help with parking issues as 557 new flats planned for Southend
CAR rental firm Enterprise is set to offer up vehicles for free to residents living in a block of more than 500 flats in Southend, if plans go ahead. The firm has been drafted in to help with parking issues at the proposed development of the former
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Hero teen runs from car to give life-saving CPR after man 'collapsed' in Rayleigh
A HEROIC teenager sprung into action to help give CPR to a man who had "collapsed while walking" in Rayleigh. Ethan Shelley, 19, was in the car with his girlfriend Mercede Francis when he saw people crowded around a man in Rawreth Lane. Ethan
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Keen south Essex gardener can only reach GIANT 14ft sunflower with stepladder
A KEEN gardener is hoping to rival growers across the country after one of his sunflowers grew to be taller than two men. Robert Taylor, 77, lives in Langdon Hills, and has been growing sunflowers with his wife for years. After planting the
